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Sparking Leadership, my weekly series on leading people, plus articles on burnout and the realities of work.


Someone tried to recruit me for a job that does not exist
Twice this month, someone tried to recruit me for a job that does not exist. 🤦‍♀️ I did not fall for it but only because I was paying proper attention that morning. On a different morning, at the end of a harder week, I am less sure. Here's what happened The first email arrived at 1:32 AM CET. A recruiter at a large US insurer, writing about a confidential search. My background, she wrote, had stood out during their shortlist review. I had never applied to anything. The seco

Christina Ioannidou
Sep 152 min read


Mass layoffs. Fewer vacancies. More competition.
The job market isn’t bouncing back as fast as we hoped. Admittedly, we've seen worse. Nevertheless, if the current situation is causing...

Christina Ioannidou
Feb 13, 20252 min read


Question for job seekers: Should you hit pause on your job search over the holidays? 🤔 🎄
Job searching can feel like running a marathon with no finish line in sight—applications, interviews, rejections, repeat. It’s...

Christina Ioannidou
Dec 20, 20242 min read


Why is it so hard to find a new job lately? Why do I keep getting ghosted or rejected? What am I doing wrong?
Chances are that you're probably doing nothing wrong. The job market has stagnated over the past year or so. Just look at the statistics:...

Christina Ioannidou
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Is there anything worse than getting rejected for a job?Â
Getting ghosted during the job application process can be even more disheartening than a rejection. With over 75% of job seekers experiencin

Christina Ioannidou
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Applying to jobs but keep getting rejected? Here's how to develop your rejection resilience.
Job searching is a stressful, demanding and oftentimes, frustrating process. In most cases, you only need one yes but in order to get...

Christina Ioannidou
Jan 28, 20243 min read


Job interview rookie or veteran: what to expect and how to stand out during the hiring process
Are you a seasoned interviewee? Or sending out your very first job applications? Or maybe your interview skills are just a bit rusty as...

Christina Ioannidou
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Have you been ghosted? Here's what it means for your application and how to deal with it.
Have you applied for a job you that thought you were a great fit for but never heard anything back? Or have you had an interview with a...

Christina Ioannidou
Apr 17, 20235 min read
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